High rainfall
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
Incoming storm to bring flood threat, high winds and heavy rain to Maine
Though the storm should last 24 hours or less for most of the state, flooding and power outages are possible.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Cobbossee Lake sees worst algae bloom in a decade
An accumulation of algae on the water's surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.